outpouring
noun/ˈaʊtˌpɔrɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #15,450 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a large amount of something that comes out suddenly and freely, such as emotion or aid.
Example sentence
After the disaster, there was an incredible outpouring of support from people around the world.
Synonyms & related words
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